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Salsa Pasta 'n' Beans

By: Laura Perry

"This warm side dish from Laura Perry of Exton, Pennsylvania is well-seasoned with cumin, cilantro and salsa, so it adds a little zip to dinnertime. For people who like even more spice, its easy to change the salsa to a medium or hot variety."

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and yellow pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until tender.
Stir in the beans, broth, salsa and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; stir into bean mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.